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Sealing the door to the exterior wall cladding – Pella Clad Hinged patio Door With Adjustable HInges 80JJ0103 User Manual

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When applying siding, brick veneer or other exterior finish material, leave adequate space between
the door frame and the material for sealant. Refer to the illustration that corresponds to your
finish material.

Note: The sealant details shown are standard recommendations from the sealant industry. Contact
your sealant supplier for recommendations and instructions for these and any other applications.

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SEALING THE DOOR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING

A. Install the hardware. Refer to the instructions

INCLUDED

B. Insert closed cell foam backer rod into the space

AROUND

CLEARANCE

Note: Backer rod adds shape and depth for the
sealant line.

C. Apply a bead of high quality exterior grade sealant

to the entire perimeter of the door. At each end of
the bottom of the door, insert sealant into the spaces
between the bottom of door and the sill support and
connect it to the perimeter sealant.

D. Shape, tool and clean excess sealant.

the sealant should be the shape of an hourglass.

Note: This method creates a more flexible sealant
line capable of expanding and contracting.

E. Remove plastic guards at the base of the door

once construction is complete.

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